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Old Oct 12, 2020 | 10:10 PM
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Hi everybody I have my 66 running and ac is charged, rear end with tires is ready to go .I am just waiting lower control arms from vansteele to give me a lower stance.then I can drop it down and get her on the road.




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Old Oct 12, 2020 | 10:24 PM
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She looks great! Looking forward to a first drive video.
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Old Oct 12, 2020 | 10:27 PM
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Looks awesome! Man I cant wait to hear what it sounds like! Nice work!
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Your car will be a fun ride. Good luck and drive it like you mean it!!!
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Old Oct 13, 2020 | 07:07 AM
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Old Oct 13, 2020 | 07:18 AM
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very cool....looking forward to seeing the finished product!
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Black 66 with flares.... where have I seen that before?!! You'll love beefing up that rear suspension. I did mine ... full rebuild from Van Steel... half shafts... trailing arms.... u-joints and rear end. I love the ability to run wide tires and pound that thing in the turns. It's what these cars were designed to do. I expect to see it getting put through the paces when you're done! Looks great!


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the suspension is all van steel, front and rear.I did a tremec 5 speed as well with a removable crossmember.


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You're really making it yours. Lots of great upgrades. Looks like a perfect choice on the wheels and tires. Can't wait to see it on the ground.
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I LOVE C2s with flares the size of yours anything larger and they look bad in my opinion. The factory should have done them in that size.
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thanks everybody.I love hot rodded vettes.
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